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Superintendent outlines staff fill rates, planned reductions and focus on growth measures
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Edmonson said most certified positions are filled for the 2025–26 year, outlined nearly $1 million in preliminary district reductions, described continued state partnership designation for the high school and emphasized growth targets for teachers.
Superintendent Dr. Edmonson told the Romulus Community Schools Board of Education on Aug. 25 that the district has “almost all” certified positions filled for the 2025–26 school year and previewed a set of preliminary budget reductions intended to position the district for potential state or federal cuts.
Dr. Edmonson said staff hiring was a priority and credited interim special‑education leadership and human resources staff for recent fills. He also encouraged trustees to visit schools during opening‑week events and said the district will hold opening‑day exercises and family events in the coming days.
On budget adjustments, Edmonson listed preliminary reductions he said the district had made or proposed to balance the budget: a partial reduction for a director position tied to the teaching, learning and…
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